Explore the world of high-stakes investments with Private Equity. This publication offers an introductory and overview perspective on the strategies and dynamics commonly associated with the private equity sector, i.e., investments in privately held companies.

Private equity can represent an opportunity for some investors to participate in company growth, but it typically involves a higher degree of risk, a longer investment horizon and limited liquidity. This book focuses on the general principles of how private equity transactions can be structured, the role they can play in financing and developing businesses, and the factors that should be considered when evaluating such investments.

Whether you are an investor seeking orientation on the topic or a finance student aiming to understand how private markets operate, this title can serve as study material for basic orientation. The text deals with a market that operates outside public exchanges; any returns are not guaranteed and always depend on the specific investment and market conditions.

Key product benefits:

• Overview of investment strategies: Learn how different types of private equity transactions can work.
• Understanding the market: Gain a basic insight into the dynamics and trends of the private capital market.
• Decision support: Can help better structure considerations about opportunities and risks when investing.
• For investors and professionals: Useful for a wide range of finance-interested audiences.
• Broadens financial horizons: Introduces the world of investments that is not limited to public markets.

General product characteristics:

• An overview perspective on private equity.
• Suitable for study and basic practical orientation.
• Information on the general course of investment processes.
• Focus on key principles and concepts.
• Includes explanations of important terms and concepts.